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John Hancock... Samuel Adams...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, June 16, 1770* John Hancock
* Samuel Adams
* Pre revolutionary war original from the enemy
Inside under "America" is a report stating the John Hancock, Samuel Adams & two others were elected by the "Freeholders" to represent them in the "General Court or Assembly".
Under "Ireland" is word that: "...Cap... See More $45.00
General Assembly of Georgia...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1771 Inside under America is a report from Charles-town stating: The reason alleged by Governor Wright in his proclamation dated Feb. 22, for dissolving the General Assembly of Georgia, is on account of the Common House of Assembly having assumed themselves some very extraordinary and unwarranted powers, and otherwise misbehaving. About 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 8 pages,
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Samuel Adams and John Hancock mention...
Regulators in North Carolina... leading to pre-war bloodshed...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1771 This issue contains news from America "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved of by the Governor, they, the same day, unan... See More
$88.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, Boston, Massachusetts, August 19, 1773* Colonial Boston, Massachusetts original
The front page has a letter: "To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London" which includes:
* ...the numerous violations of our liberties by a series of unprincipled Ministers...I assisted in forming the Society of the Bill of Rights for t... See More $179.00
The Solemn League and Covenant...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 6, 1774* The Solemn League and Covenant
* Pre Revolutionary War America reports
Inside has the text of the "Solemn League And Covenant" which was a non-importation pact drawn up by the Massachusetts Committee of Correspondence in response to the Boston Port Bill.
Also has the proclamation issued by the Governor, stating that such a covenant i... See More $44.00
Reacting to the Boston Port Bill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 18, 1774 * Boston Port Bill reaction
* Pre Revolutionary War original
Inside has a letter from Alexander McKee, Agent for Indian Affairs at Fort Pitt, which begins: "You must...be acquainted with the critical situation of this country; the unhappy disturbances which have lately arose between the Virginians and the natives..." with more (see),... See More $48.00
Preparing for the first Continental Congress... George Washington & Patrick Henry...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 24, 1774 Page 2 has a letter from Williamsburg, Virginia, noting: "This day the commissioners on behalf of this colony to attend the General Congress at Philadelphia tghe 5th of next month, were appointed by ballot & are as follows..." with the list, which includes Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry among others (see). This
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Preparing for the first Continental Congress... George Washington...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 24, 1774 Page 2 has a letter from Williamsburg, Virginia, noting: "This day the commissioners on behalf of this colony to attend the General Congress at Philadelphia the 5th of next month, were appointed by ballot & are as follows..." with the list, which includes Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry among others (see). This i
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The governor forbids illegal meetings to consider the Acts of Parliament...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 11, 1774 A brief report notes that: "...letter from Mobile, in West Florida, mentions that the town of Villa Real, near New Orleans, had in the night been set upon by a large party of Indians who murdered several of the Spaniards..." with a bit more (see).The back page has a significant report, being a proclamation signed in type by th... See More $47.00
Paying for the tea in the Boston Tea Party...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 13, 1774 Page 2 has an interesting report on the taking of the gun powder at several Mass. arsenals, noting: "...the men of war & troops began to fire upon the people last night at sunset at Boston...the artillery played all night; that the people were universally rallying from Boston...number were killed the first shot..." with more, signed:... See More
$52.00
The Suffolk Resolves...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House of Co... See More $220.00
Articles of Association, and much more...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1774Seven pages are taken up with relations between England and America with an introductory piece which notes: "...controversy between administration & American daily grows more & more serious; & not only the colony of New England (which still maintain that elevated spirit of freedom and independence...) but all the other coloni... See More $98.00
America Trade...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 10, 1774 Page two has a few bits of news from America, including: "The Congress have unanimously voted a non-importation agreement. The province of Virginia...have agreed not to plant any more tobacco...The duty upon tobacco is a very principal article of the revenue of Great Britain...".Another page has an interesting item: "...ment... See More $34.00
John Hancock... Just before the Revolutionary War...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, December 14, 1774* Pre revolutionary war tensions
* John Hancock
* Rare title
A very rare title from this pre-Revolutionary War era. The front page has results of town meetings at Wallingford and Derby, Connecticut. They are followed by a report from the Boston Gazette which tells of the troubling relationship with England (see), a portion... See More $220.00
Considering non-importation... First Continental Congress...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1775 The entire front page and half of pg. 2 are taken up with: "A Friendly Address to all Reasonable Americans, on the Subject of our Political Confusions: In which the necessary Consequences of Violently opposing the King's Troops & of a general Non-Importation are fairly stated. By an American". A wealth of terrific reading which conta... See More
$43.00
Considering non-importation... First Continental Congress...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1775 The entire front page and half of pg. 2 are taken up with: "A Friendly Address to all Reasonable Americans, on the Subject of our Political Confusions: In which the necessary Consequences of Violently opposing the King's Troops & of a general Non-Importation are fairly stated. By an American". A wealth of terrific reading which conta... See More
$42.00
Supporting the Continental Congress...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1775 * Continental Congress support
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
This is issue number 4 of the famous title which would become the very first American newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, in its July 6, 1776 issue.
Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with proceedings of the Pennsylvania conventio... See More $278.00
Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 * Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"
A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The first fiv... See More $64.00
A Poem on the troubles in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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$225.00
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
British not in favor of the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1775* British not in favor of the Revolutionary War
The entire front page is taken up with "The Speech of the Honorable Henry Temple Luttrell", presumably in Parliament, which includes near the beginning:
* "Upon a former occasion I presumed to state a few of my sentiments to the House relative to the ... See More $270.00
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
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$532.00
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy
* Revolutionary war at the beginning
Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our a... See More $490.00
John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1775
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* John Hancock
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including:
* ...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire.
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* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* John Hancock
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including:
* ...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire.
Early Revolutionary War... John Hancock weds...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 16, 1775* Rare title from Revolutionary War
* John Hancock marries
* Early in the war
On page 2 under "London" are early war reports "copied" from Towne's Pennsylvania Evening Post, including an extract of a letter from New York, beginning: "We were suddenly alarmed this morning about half past ... See More $65.00
From early in the Revolutionary War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 28, 1775 * Early into the Revolutionary War
* Rare title from the enemy
This issue has several items relating to the Revolutionary War, portions including: "...an account that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is taken by the Provincials...it was taken by sea; 1500 Provincial troops...they found there 7000 stand of arms...As the King's tro... See More $42.00
Boston letter to General Gage...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1775 The issue begins with: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" includes much talk on America and takes 5 pages of text (see for portions). "Proceedings of the American Colonies" reports on the attack on the fort at St. John, Canada, & so much more taking four pages with portions reading: "The ports of Americ
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Financing the Revolutionary War... Burning of Falmouth...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, November, 2, 1775* Financing the Revolutionary War
* Burning of Falmouth
* Revolutionary War newspaper
The front page contains a "Resolve" from Congress, dated June 22, to issue $2 million in bills of credit or continental money to raise funds to support the army in their efforts during the Revolutionary War. This item is significant ... See More $435.00
Beautiful masthead & nice war content...
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HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE, Southampton, England, Nov. 27, 1775 This title has one of the more beautiful mastheads to be found from the 18th century (see photos). The ftpg. has an item from the House of Commons concerning prohibiting trade with the colonies (see). The ftpg. also has a report of a treasonous event involving Dr. Church, Physician General to the Provincial army (see). Page 2 has more ... See More
$57.00
Provincial Congress meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* The Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
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$476.00
* The Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation on Negro troops...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
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$220.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776 This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Declaration o
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$288.00
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay for Fitting out Armed Vessels" which takes 3 pgs.
Also reported here is a: "Declaration o
Fife & drummer wanted... Unauthorized edition of Common Sense...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a detailed description on how to make saltpetre (potassium nitrate), one of the principal ingredients in the making of gunpowder. Pg. 3 contains several reports from Congress with a Jan. 17, 1776 dateline (see photos). The bkpg. contains a small ad reading: "A New Edition of COMMON SENSE is ... See More
$540.00
Rare letter signed by Ethan Allen in captivity...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, February 1, 1776 * Rare letter signed by Ethan Allen in captivity
* Revolutionary War American original reading
The front page has an item noting: "A bill is to be brought into Parliament...for the purpose of empowering Governors Penn, Franklin, and the reset of the Governors of the American provinces, to grant indemnities for past of... See More $580.00
On the Prohibitory Act...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, March 20, 1776 * Revolutionary war original from America
* re. Prohibitory Act
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION" "Appointing the distribution of prizes taken during the continuance of the rebellion now subsisting in divers parts of the Continent of North America."
As a bit of backgro... See More $635.00
From 1776 ... pro-American newspaper from London !
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THE CRISIS, London, England, April 13, 1776* Very rare title
* Pro American from the enemy
* Great year to have (1776)
* revolutionary war original
In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in de... See More $410.00
Revolutionary War reports from 1776...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven CT, April 24, 1776* Great year to have (1776)
* Rare revolutionary war title from America
Most of the first column on the front page has a report from Congress concerning the importation of tea, ending with a "resolve" that: "...bohea tea ought not to be sold in the smallest quantities at a higher price in any colony than at the rate of thr... See More $585.00
Much on the Revolutionary War in this rare title...
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THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, April 25, 1776* Great year to have
* Rare title
* Revolutionary War era original
This is one of the less common newspapers from the Revolutionary War. The front page has a nice report on Harvard College conferring an honorary degree to George Washington (see photos), also presented in Latin as well.
The remainder of the front page&nbs... See More $610.00
Events in America during the Revolutionary War... Boston is evacuated...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1776 Articles include a continued: "Debate on the second Reading of the Bill for Prohibiting all Intercourse with the Colonies in Rebellion" which takes over a full page, and is part of a larger article headed: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists Since the Passing of the Boston Port Bill" which also has some good ... See More
$81.00
Exactly Two Months Before the Declaration of Independence...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776.
* Pre Declaration of Independence 1776
* Revolutionary War
The entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with the continued: "Speech of Gov. Johnstone in the House of Commons" which begins: "What my worthy friend (Mr. Burke) said last year of their industry may now be applied to their w
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$575.00
* Pre Declaration of Independence 1776
* Revolutionary War
The entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with the continued: "Speech of Gov. Johnstone in the House of Commons" which begins: "What my worthy friend (Mr. Burke) said last year of their industry may now be applied to their w
Two letters signed by George Washington... Map of Capt. Cook's voyage...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1776 A desired issue if for the date alone, just one month before the Declaration of Independence. Articles include: General Carleton's account of the attack on Quebec which takes about a full page & is signed: Guy Carleton. Also here is a "Letter from General Carleton to General Howe" datelined from Quebec "Authentic Papers f... See More $110.00
The Declaration of Independence...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 * Declaration of Independence (complete text)
* 1st report from the enemy
* Revolutionary War era
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing... See More $3,985.00
The Declaration of Independence...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing of the actual document. With American newspaper printings commanding $50,000 or more in nice condit... See More
$1,992.00
Much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING-POST, London, Sept. 3, 1776 Much Revolutionary War reporting in this issue including some items on the front page (see), including: "...nothing therefore is likely to be now done both on account of the Rebels Force...between us & the town...and the heat of the weather now is almost become intolerable...the troops will reembark & proce... See More
$57.00
Quebec, Crown Point, and more...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 7, 1776.* Great year to have
* Crown Point
* Quebec
Page 2 has some Revolutionary War items with bits including:
* "...that Lord Howe & Admiral Hotham had joined Gen. Howe at Staten Island...Col. MacLeane left Quebec on the 20th of July. Gen. Burgoyne had not penetrated beyond Chamble...were left in garrison at Quebec. They were preparing ... See More $85.00
Signed by John Hancock... Pennsylvania government...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10, 1776 * John Hancock
The entire front page is an interesting dialogue concerning Pennsylvania creating a new form of government. This carries over to take most of pg. 2. Pg. 3 has various items from Congress, dated Oct. 3, 1776, including the borrowing of $5 million, signed in type by: John Hancock, President. (see p... See More $660.00
Battle of White Plains...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., Oct. 31, 1776
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previous issue.
Page 2 has another article concerning the creatio
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$749.00
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previous issue.
Page 2 has another article concerning the creatio
Much war content with John Hancock on the front page...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, November 27, 1776 * Great year to have (1776)
* John Hancock
* Savannah Georgia GA
Among the front page items is: "We hear from Savannah that the men of war have left the river so that there is not now one of the enemy's vessels in South Carolina or Georgia. It is said there are some in Cape Fear in North Carolina." Also on t... See More $585.00
Battle of White Plains...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1776 This significant issue contains General Washington's actual correspondence with General Howe on the prospects of an early peace, which would mean the Americans would have to abandon their Declaration of Independence. The correspondence between the two is fascinating reading (see portions in the photos).
There is also information from the C